Young job seekers ready to roll

DESPITE having applied for 70 to 80 jobs within a month with no luck, 21-year-old Jay Dargin is determined find his dream job in the bar and gaming industry.

Jay Dargin, 21, has all the credentials needed for his dream job working in the bar and gaming industry. from Blacktown. Photo: Azal Khan.

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JAY Dargin is a young man with a goal. Despite having applied for 70 to 80 jobs within a month with no luck, the 21-year-old is determined to put his skills to use and find his dream job in the bar and gaming industry.

“It’s frustrating when you put yourself on the line,” Jay said.

“The job descriptions say that no experience is necessary, but then they don’t hire you because you don’t have the experience.”

Having completed his Responsible Service Alcohol and Responsible Conduct of Gaming certificates in June, Jay has been focusing on finding a job in the field.

He has a range of qualifications and experience under his belt.

“I’ve done courses in computer technology, a Diploma of Sports Management with Penrith Panthers and I also have a Cert 4 in game design,’’ he said. “When I was younger I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do, so I tried different things. But now I 100 per cent have a clear idea and goal.”

“I want to work behind a bar and want to own my own bar one day.

“The gaming and bar industry is my thing because I am a people person and I enjoy connecting with people. I grew up around pubs — I’ve always played football and it’s all part of the culture to go back to the pub after games and spend time tighter.”

Jay hopes to harness his range of skills to excel in a job behind the bar.

“Doing lots of courses has helped me to upskill and given me discipline on the practical and theory side as well.”

Jay is part of Marist Youth Care’s Skills Development Centre that provides pre-vocational training and employment opportunities for unemployed job seekers across Sydney.

“Our primary objective is to provide these participants with the opportunity gain full time employment and as a result, commence their journey towards social and financial independence,” Rebecca Dean, of Marist Youth Care, said.

As well as studying, Jay worked odd jobs such as labour cash-in-hand jobs to make ends meet.

“Those labour jobs, like fixing up gazebos, require good teamwork skills to get the job done,” he said.

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